PFLAG Queens Chapter's
Annual Awards Celebration
to be held on 7/30/2023 1PM-3PM ET
bestowing our 2022 awards


30th Annual Morty Manford Award

The Queens Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) has selected John Scott, as the recipients of the 30th Annual Morty Manford Award. The Morty Manford Award recognizes an individual or organization whose work on behalf of the lesbian and gay community of Queens best exemplifies the pioneering political spirit of the late Morty Manford, and who serves as a positive and visible role model for the LGBT aCommunity.

26th Annual Carmel Tavadia Memorial Award

The Queens Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) has selected Drag Story Hour NYC as the recipient of the 26th Annual Carmel Tavadia Memorial Award. The Carmel Tavadia Award recognizes outstanding work and support of true family values by an individual or organization.

Accepting the award will he their Executive Director Yun-Hee Proffit.

18th Annual Brenda Howard Memorial Award

The Queens Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is proud to have selected Diane Anderson-Minshall (she/they) as the recipients of the 18th Annual Brenda Howard Memorial Award. The Brenda Howard Award recognizes an individual or organization whose work on behalf of the bisexual community (as well as the whole BLGT community) best exemplifies the pioneering and political spirit of the late bisexual Activist and "mother of pride" Brenda Howard.

Where and when:

The celebration will be held on Sunday July 30th, 2023 1:00pm to 3:00pm ET Via ZOOM you will need to register first here https://tinyurl.com/QueensPFLAGAwards2023/


Other Information


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Last updated 7/22/2023 by LDN